Opening HBC Files

The HBC file type is primarily associated with HyperBac.

HBC	File extension: HBC
	File type:	archived backup file

What is an HBC file

HBC files mostly belong to HyperBac by Redgate. HBC files were developed as a premium compressed file format to reduce the size of export files and backups on on-line database backups. These HBC files were created through the HyperBac compression and decompression program.

Main usage: HBC files were developed in order to allow its users for easier access to faster and better methods of archiving large databases and files into smaller, and more efficient file sizes with better compression ratios. Several databases are compatible with HBC files; namely those hosted on Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, and Sybase database systems, which are able to run on most popular operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. To compress HBC files, the official Red Gate SQL HyperBac program must be utilized, as any specifications regarding either the encoding or compression of the HBC files are specific to the Red Gate SQL HyperBac program.
Similar Formats: There are several related file extension formats to HBC files, including the A00 file extension series, ACE files created by WinACE, and the ALZ compressed format, as they are all variations of efficient data compression techniques.

How do you open HBC files?

You need a suitable software like HyperBac to open an HBC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your HBC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HBC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert HBC files:

HyperBac by Redgate
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HBC files are often referred to as HyperBac backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Home Buyers Calculator Suite (internal working data file) by Wheatworks
Home Buyer's Calculator Suite is a real estate calculator and makes real estate calculations simpler for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. It is developed by Wheatworks, which is a financial calculator software developer. HBC is the file format which consists of stored data used for internal working of Home Buyer's Calculator Suite This file format is classified as Misc. Related links: Home buyers calculator tips

Technical Data for HBC File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

heic, hbcbundle, hbac, apk, spk, hbe, hbc2, snp

Related links:

Hyperback info

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Hb.Class
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\HB++\hb.exe %1

an hbc archived backup file is a special file format by Redgate and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HBC files

Associate the HBC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open archived backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest HBC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Redgate manufacturer website after an available HyperBac update.
To make sure that your HBC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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